08-09-11 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Following a moment of
silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, a quorum was declared
present.
PRESENT: Chairman Campbell, Vice Chair Golden, Member McKey, Member Morris,
Member Dillard, Member Sills and Member West. Also present were
Assistant City Attorney Watson, City Planner Rumer, Principal Planner
Fabre and Recording Clerk T. Williams.
ABSENT: Member De la Portilla (A/E) and Member Hollingsworth (NU)
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held on Tuesday, July 12,
2011.
Chairman Campbell made Recording Clerk Williams aware there was an error in the
spelling of his name. Member Dillard made the clerk aware he was absent from the
July 12, 2011 meeting but it showed he was present. Recording Clerk Williams stated
she will correct the errors on the record minutes.
Member Dillard seconded by Member West, moved to accept the minutes of the
July 12, 2011, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
OAK TRAIL RESERVE PUD
City Planner Rumer stated the applicant has requested the item to be withdrawn.
Chairman Campbell inquired if the item will be seen in the future. City Planner Rumer
stated that has yet to be determined.
OLD BUSINESS - none
NEW BUSINESS
LEXINGTON PARK AT OCOEE
Principal Planner Fabre gave a brief history of the project and desired use. The
subject site is currently undeveloped but, proposed development is for assisted living
facilities with this as the memory care component in phase one. Principal Planner
Fabre stated staff recommends approval subject to resolving staff comments prior to
City Commission approval.
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DISCUSSION
Member Mckey asked if the land to the north of the proposed development area was
part of unincorporated Orange County and, how close is the building going to be to the
north property line. Principal Planner Fabre explained how development of the other
property will determine how they develop the egress. Member McKey inquired if all the
buildings will be single story. Principal Planner Fabre stated phase one buildings will
all be single story. Vice -Chair Golden inquired of the difference between specimen
trees and protected trees when the tree replacement ratio was tallied. Principal
Planner Fabre gave explanation of how the tree replacement was calculated.
Vice -Chair Golden inquired to all of the outstanding staff comments to the developer
for site plan. Principal Planner Fabre stated the outstanding comments are mostly
technical in nature. Member Morris asked why the turning lanes on Hackney Prairie will
not be constructed until phase two. Principal Planner Fabre stated a traffic study
showed the traffic volume does not support the need for construction of the turning
lanes in phase one.
Public Hearing- Opened
Justin Kovacsik, Vice President of OR &L Realty gave a brief explanation of the
development plans. Vice -Chair Golden asked if the site plan engineer was in
attendance at the meeting. Mr. Kovacsik stated the engineer was not in attendance.
Vice -Chair Golden inquired why a certain cluster of trees was being removed. Mr.
Kovacsik stated they have faced development challenges with the sloping of the land.
City Planner Rumer stated a staff member will evaluate the site prior to construction
and provide a tree protection barrier sheet once he has physically inspected the site.
Member McKey inquired if Clarke Road, in the area of the development would be
widened. Principal Planner Fabre stated the developer will not be widening Clarke
Road but will put some fill in that area for future road construction. Member Dillard
inquired if the developer has spoken with residents in the surrounding communities
about a multiple story building. Mr. Kovacsik stated they have spoken with residents
through a town hall meeting but the developer's plans are to continue with the
residential feel of the community. Member Morris inquired what services are offered in
a memory care facility. Mr. Kovacsik stated the memory care facility will treat patients
with Alzheimer's and dementia only. Member Morris inquired how many units will be in
the phase two building. Mr. Kovacsik stated at this time they are estimating about
ninety units. Further discussion continued regarding parking and the look of the site.
Kay Black resident in the Wentworth community expressed her concerns of this
development being a prototype. Mr. Kovacsik stated it will be a prototype but it has
been specifically built for Alzheimer's and Dementia patient care only. Ms. Black
inquired how the tree ratio will be counted in phase two. Mr. Kovacsik stated he
cannot speak on that at this time because they are not looking at any development in
phase two. Ms. Black inquired if phase two will be a multiple story building. Mr.
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Kovacsik stated they will go through the same process and citizens will have the
opportunity to speak at the public hearing. Further discussion ensued regarding the
process taken in development of this site and future development on the site.
Public Hearing - Closed
Member Morris, seconded by Member Sills, moved to recommend approval of the
Preliminary /Final Site Plan for phase one of Lexington Park at Ocoee based upon
staff recommendation subject to the resolution of outstanding staff comments
prior to recommendation to the City Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
Vice Chair Golden and Member McKey explained why they voted against this project
the first time it was heard by the board.
OCOEE TOWN CENTER
City Planner Rumer gave brief overview of the CRA target area plan, more specifically
details regarding target area two. He stated the city adopted building form and road
segment construction.
Principal Planner Fabre gave a brief detail of the project scope compared to future
land use, zoning and how it plays into the CRA target area two design. He advised the
board that there is one waiver requested by the applicant concerning the canopy.
DISCUSSION
Vice -Chair Golden inquired as to the land development code requirements that were
waived or administrative approvals granted by the planning director for this project. City
Planner Rumer stated the style and location of the signage and ratio of tree
replacement and location. Further discussion ensued regarding development versus
the tree replacement. Member Sills inquired if Maine Street will have a continuous
name even after it crosses Bluford. City Planner Rumer advised that Maine Street will
not be a paved road, it will be asphalt. Member McKey inquired if there will be a multi -
modal pathway along Bluford Avenue. City Planner Rumer stated there will be the
regular six foot wide sidewalk along Bluford Avenue and SR 50. Vice -Chair Golden
inquired if in the northeast area by the pond, will there be any public access to the lake.
Principal Planner Fabre stated the easement is wider than it is currently illustrated.
Public Hearing — Opened
Scott Glass, Attorney, Shutts & Bowen, LLP gave some brief insight into the project
and the development plans. Member West inquired if there are any restaurants being
sought out for the area. Kerry -Ann Wilson, Development Manager for RAM
Development stated they have approached many restaurants to develop in this area
and continue to seek interested parties.
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Vice -Chair Golden stated he had more technical concerns regarding the right -of -way
and protected trees in the area of road two. Robert Ziegenfuss, Engineer of Record,
addressed the concerns for the tree calculation along the right -of -way for road two and
why a number of the trees had to be removed. Further discussion ensued regarding the
road construction and tree replacement calculation. Vice -Chair Golden inquired if the
trees will survive in the pond area. Tom Daly, Landscape Architect stated he is
comfortable advising his client that the trees are sustainable in the pond area with the
proper pruning and maintenance.
Vice -Chair Golden inquired about the utility corridor along Colonial that does not
currently have any utilities located within it. City Engineer Wheeler stated with the
widening of SR 50, the City has been made to move their utilities and relocate the water
line.
Vice -Chair Golden inquired if the developer has been permitted by Wekiva. Chris
Blurton, Project Manager, stated they have been permitted by Wekiva and gave
details of their soil and drainage requirements for development. Vice -Chair Golden
inquired about the open area requirements. City Planner Rumer explained when the
city was negotiating with DCA on the Wekiva requirements; many developments were
given vesting certificates and are not subject to Wekiva. This development is one of
those that are vested and not subject to the 35 percent open space for A soils under
Wekiva. Further, the City made a provision within the CRA which was accepted by DCA
in which the City agreed to a no net loss in the wetlands.
Vice -Chair Golden inquired if two trees on road one could be saved by curving the
road. City Planner Rumer stated the development of Maine Street is still under review.
Public Hearing — Closed
Member West, seconded by Member Sills, moved to recommend approval of the
Ocoee Town Center Preliminary Subdivision Plan subject to the satisfaction of
outstanding staff comments prior to recommendation to the City Commission.
Motion carried 5 -2.
DISCUSSION
Vice -Chair Golden stated he visited the site earlier and took some photographs of the
area and the trees he has been speaking about. Chairman Campbell stated he knows
we need development; however, he had hoped a more significant development other
than a gas station would have been sought in that area and will not be voting in favor of
this development.
PROJECT STATUS REPORT AND CALENDAR
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City Planner Rumer stated they have a member that has not been in attendance at
any meeting and the board will see an item on the next agenda to take action against
this member.
MISCELLANEOUS
Member West advised Vice -Chair Golden if he has a number of technical concerns
regarding an item to be heard at the Planning and Zoning Commission to please meet
with staff prior to the meeting; this will allow the board to move through the agenda
quicker. Vice -Chair Golden advised he did meet with City Planner Rumer prior to the
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Attest: AP' ED:
Tisha Williams, Recording Clerk Bradley Campbell, Chairman
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